JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, DEC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEC was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DEC (2.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC's Return On Equity of 10.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.86%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(5.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 10.72% | ||
| ROIC | 5.25% |
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)0.01%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)-1.74%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
DEC has a Profit Margin of 6.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of DEC (12.04%) is better than 79.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DEC (56.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 56.91% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-7.24%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
DEC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.00, DEC is doing worse than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.35. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEC would need 7.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.35, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.99 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
DEC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.99) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEC's Current ratio of 0.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.30% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.05% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.17% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.71% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y1.05%
EPS Q2Q%144.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.71%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
3.2 Future
DEC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.20% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y59.23%
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.16 indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.60 indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (92.74), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DEC's earnings are expected to grow with 25.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)12.5
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DEC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
JCDECAUX SE
EPA:DEC (2/5/2025, 10:30:25 AM)
16.315
-0.04 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.49B
Analysts71.25
Price Target21.55 (32.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.64%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.33%
PT rev (3m)-10.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY7.6%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)3.4
FCFY20.85%
OCF(TTM)5.14
OCFY31.52%
SpS15.39
BVpS9.11
TBVpS-1.94
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)12.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 10.72% | ||
| ROCE | 6.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.18% | ||
| OM | 12.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 56.91% | ||
| FCFM | 22.1% |
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)0.01%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)-1.74%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.53%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.38%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y22.56%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y14.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-7.24%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 348.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
F-Score7
WACC4.39%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)30.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y1.05%
EPS Q2Q%144.98%
EPS Next Y59.23%
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.71%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
Revenue Next Year10.41%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y50.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y3.59%
EBIT Next Year162.07%
EBIT Next 3Y44.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.66%
FCF growth 3Y2.87%
FCF growth 5Y-4.79%
OCF growth 1Y0.15%
OCF growth 3Y7.44%
OCF growth 5Y-2.36%